Overview
- Police Chief Jerry Holmes confirmed Officer Garry Chapman is no longer employed after a Sept. 6 chase that ended in Hartselle.
- Chapman has appealed his termination, with a Priceville city council hearing scheduled for Oct. 14.
- The pursuit began after an attempted stop for moving violations and suspected DUI on I-65 before continuing into Hartselle.
- The crash at Highway 36 and U.S. 31 killed 17-year-old Tristan Hollis and left multiple people injured.
- Suspected driver Archie Hale was seriously hurt and later charged with murder as well as DUI, attempting to elude, reckless endangerment, and drug-related offenses.